History of Christianity in the Roman Empire

What significant event occurred in 313 CE that impacted the practice of Christianity in the Roman Empire?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The Edict of Milan was issued

• The Battle of Milvian Bridge

• The construction of the Colosseum

In what year did Emperor Theodosius make Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?

• 306 CE

• 313 CE

• 380 CE

• 395 CE

What year did Emperor Diocletian split the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western halves?

• 285 CE

• 330 CE

• 410 CE

• 476 CE

In which year was Constantinople established as the Eastern capital of the Roman Empire?

• 285 CE

• 330 CE

• 410 CE

• 476 CE

How did Christianity develop differently in the two halves of the Roman Empire?

• Due to the differences in religious beliefs

• Due to the differences in Eastern and Western culture, language, politics, and economics

• Due to the geographical separation only

• Due to different military strategies

What was one of the main reasons for the separation of the churches of the East and West during the Schism of 1054 CE?

• Differences in language

• Economic disparities and religious practices

• Political alliances with neighboring countries

• Disagreements over the leadership of the Roman Empire

What issue caused disagreement among church leaders in the Eastern Roman Empire during the Schism of 1054 CE?

• The use of Latin in church services

• The role of the Pope

• The use of Icons

• The interpretation of the Bible

What event in 1054 CE led to the formal division between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• The Coronation of Charlemagne

• The Schism of 1054 CE

• The Fall of Constantinople

• The Council of Nicaea

What was the consequence of the Schism of 1054 CE between the Pope and the Patriarch?

• They collaborated on reforming the church

• They excommunicated each other

• They merged their churches

• They ignored each other

What was the Roman Catholic Church influential over in Europe?

• Only religious activities

• Politics and law only

• Daily life, politics, law, and culture

• Scientific advancements